Metacognition and Effective Learning

What is metacognition?

• The process of thinking about thinking

• The process of memorising information

• The process of teaching others

• The process of taking tests

Which of the following is NOT a stage of the metacognition process?

• Evaluate

• Monitor

• Memorise

• Plan

What is the first step in the metacognition process?

• Take a practice test

• Plan your approach

• Evaluate your results

• Monitor your comprehension

What should you do while learning to ensure you are on track?

• Evaluate your results

• Plan your approach

• Monitor your progress

• Take a break

What is the purpose of evaluating your learning process?

• To memorise information

• To see if you need to adjust your approach

• To take more tests

• To teach others

What is the difference between metacognitive knowledge and metacognitive regulation?

• Knowledge is about what you know; regulation is about how you control your learning

• Knowledge is about planning; regulation is about evaluating

• Knowledge is about memorising; regulation is about teaching

• Knowledge is about taking tests; regulation is about grading

What should Marcus do to better prepare for his ACT?

• Review an ACT study guide and take a few practice tests

• Consider which sections he feels confident about and monitor his progress

• Ignore the sections he is confident about

• Memorise all the material

Which question should you ask yourself before learning?

• Did I achieve my goals?

• What am I supposed to learn?

• How am I doing?

• What did I learn?

Which question should you ask yourself while learning?

• What did I learn?

• How much time do I have?

• What strategies should I use?

• Am I on track with my plan?

Which question should you ask yourself after learning?

• What strategies should I use?

• Did I achieve my goals?

• How am I doing?

• What am I supposed to learn?